1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 212 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Polara | Charger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
